Andrew Campbell's Open Water Adventures

Read the latest from American sailor and Olympian Andrew Campbell's blog.

50 Rules to Sail by in 2012 - Week 19 - Tune it up

Alright, let’s get on with Rule #19, better late than never. Rule 19 is simple, but following it will be the hard part: Make sure that your mast...

Sailing News on the Web

The latest news from the world of sailing.

The Brand is Zhik!

10 years ago, I first started seeing some sensationally cool sailing gear that was adorned with this fantastic Z.More

Response to US Sailing statement on inclusion of kiteboarding in 2016

It seems US Sailing didn't have all the information before casting three votes for kitesurf course racing at the expenseMore

Atlantic Cup adds experienced skippers to final leg

The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing, the first carbon-neutral sailing event in the US, has announced additionMore

A Swiss challenge to the Little America's Cup in 2013

The group behind the Hydroptere.ch announced three new projects, one of them being a challenge to Little America's CupMore

Volvo Ocean Race: Leaders set to zigzag to Lisbon

Telefonica lost the lead to Ian Walker's Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing on Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean RaceMore

Eurosaf European Sailing Cup - New event for Olympic Classes

Eurosaf European Sailing Cup, a new event for Olympic Classes, is to commence in 2013.More

Atlantic Cup Presented by 11th Hour Racing adds experienced Crew Members

Premier sailing event featuring the largest Class 40 fleet ever to compete in the U.S. concludes with teams from GER, USA and FRA separated by only four points heading into the final leg of competitio... More

New EUROSAF European Sailing Cup for Olympic Classes, to commence in 2013

EUROSAF, in association with the organisers of Garda Olympic Week, Italy; Delta Lloyd Regatta, The Netherlands; Sail for Gold, United Kingdom; Kieler Woche, Germany and Semaine Olympique Française, Fr... More

Olympic sailor Nathalia Brugger Chistens the “P28 Gonet & Cie” foiler

  Avant-garde in the design of its structural rig, combined with inverted π-shaped hydrofoils, “P28 Gonet & Cie” was christened by Nathalie Brugger on Wednesday 23 May. On the hard stan... More

Volvo Ocean Race : This is looking more and more like a true Atlantic crossing

Whatttaleg eh? Just when things look to be settled, just when places and positions look to be secured for a little while, you have a day like yesterday that turns everything on its head. Our morning s... More

Red Bull Storm Chase - Windsurfing's most challenging contest + Video

Red Bull Storm Chase - Ever dreamt of windsurfing in a contest side-by-side with the world's best windsurfers?More

Volvo Ocean Race - Puma's Mar Mostro claws back

Volvo Ocean Race, Day 5 of Leg 7. Amory Ross, MCM for Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg, reports on the crew's progressMore

Brightlingsea Craftinsure Merlin Open and Silver tiller event

Saturday 19th dawned bright and clear, the first sun for a few weeks! Sharing the weekend with Fireballs, GP14’s and Hornets the Merlin Rockets joined in the fantastic sight of 70 boats leaving ... More

NYYC’s Week at Newport Presented by Rolex set to shine among Summer Sailing Events

The New York Yacht Club’s (NYYC) Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex has become a favorite regatta on Newport, R.I.’s busy summer racing schedule, due to its tough competition on Narra... More

Volvo Ocean Race : Abu Dhabi reaps rewards from northern wind hunt

In a reshuffle of the leaderboard overnight, Telefónica (Iker Martínez/ESP) lost the lead to Ian Walker’s Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing on Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race. At 0100 GMT on Friday, Abu Dhab... More

New York Yacht Club Race Week preview

The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) Race Week has become a favorite regatta on Newport, R.I.'s busy summer racing scheduleMore

Crewed Farallones preliminary findings released by US Sailing

A US Sailing Independent Review Panel has now released a set of preliminary findings and recommendations from theMore

Volvo Ocean Race - Unexpected twist for the fleet

In the Volvo Ocean Race, the quick Atlantic crossing to Lisbon, Portugal, has taken an unexpected twist, as the coldMore

Finn World Masters - Pwlhelli action preview + Video

The Finn World Masters will get underway next week in Pwlhelli, Wales and not only will this be the first time the eventMore

Volvo Ocean Race : Too late for cold front as fleet heads towards Ice Gates

The quick Atlantic crossing to Lisbon, Portugal, has taken an unexpected twist, as the cold front the fleet had been hoping to hook into for a fast ride fast across the North Atlantic was moving too q... More

Finn World Masters 2012 - Pwllheli preview

Next week in Pwlhelli, Wales, the busy May month of Finn sailing continues with the Finn World Masters. Not only will this be the first time the event has been sailed in UK waters for 12 years, but it... More

52 Super Series : Super starters Audi Azzurra Sailing Team lead the fleet

With two wins and a second from today’s three starts, sailing their freshly christened new boat, the Audi Azzurra Sailing Team, opened their 2012 campaign to win the new 52 Super Series on a nea... More

Volvo Ocean Race : Course change for Groupama 4

Ultimately the front rolled through faster than Groupama 4. As such, Franck Cammas and his men have had a drastic change of heart and are now gunning hard northwards, in the wake of the Spanish leader... More

Match Race Germany : A Slow Day but YANMAR Racing are Fast Enough

The action came slowly and then in fits and starts as the promised breeze failed to deliver on day one of racing for Match Race Germany, the first event on the 2012 Alpari World Match Racing Tour. But... More

Alpari World Match Racing Tour :Robertson and Morvan seize control

Phil Robertson and new Tour Card Holder Pierre-Antoine Morvan made the most of a difficult first day’s racing at Match Race Germany in Langenargen, posting three wins from three.   Morvan (FRA) ... More

Volvo Ocean Race: North or East? That is the Question.

Overall race leaders Team Telefonica extended their Leg 7 advantage to nine nautical miles on Thursday, as a pair of higMore

A marriage of history, heritage and on-water activity in the works

The Museum of Yachting and Sail Newport will join together to create a new type of public sailing facility in NewportMore

Global Ocean Race : Exiting the Gulf Stream into flatter water

After five days of racing from Charleston, the Global Ocean Race (GOR) Class40s are out of the Gulf Stream and heading deeper into the North Atlantic led by Conrad Colman and Scott Cavanough with Cess... More

Volvo Ocean Race : “Telefonica” takes the lead on route to Europe

"We've now all gybed north and I think that we're well-positioned. Let's see if we're lucky and are the first to catch the breeze and can push ahead”, said Olympic champion Xabi ... More

Volvo Ocean Race - Drastic change of heart for Groupama 4

In Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race, the front ultimately rolled through faster than Groupama 4. As such, Franck Cammas andMore

Farr 40 East Coast Championship - Ramrod takes early lead

East Coast Championship - Local knowledge sprinkled with some world-class talent allowed Rod Jabin to take an early leadMore

WMRT Match Race Germany - Difficult first day

Match Race Germany - Phil Robertson and new Tour Card Holder Pierre-Antoine Morvan made the most of a difficult dayMore

Rolex Volcano Race : Final Chapter in the Bay of Naples

Last night, in the beautiful surrounding of the Marina Grande Capri, the first returning crew were full of jubilation as they returned from Leg Two of the Rolex Volcano Race, organised by the Internat... More

Rolex Volcano Race : Jethou overall winner

Sir Peter Ogden’s 60-foot Mini Maxi Jethou (GBR) is the overall winner of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race. Jethou was the third boat to finish the Leg Two of the offshore race which concluded yester... More

Volvo Ocean Race: Telefonica extends lead

Overall race leaders Team Telefónica extended their Leg 7 advantage to nine nautical miles on Thursday, as a pair of high pressure systems threatened to create a north-south split in the fleet. Howeve... More

Global Ocean Race Class40s head deep into North Atlantic

Global Ocean Race (GOR) Class40s are on the fifth day of racing from Charleston and are out of the Gulf StreamMore

Volvo Ocean Race : Course change for Groupama 4

Ultimately the front rolled through faster than Groupama 4. As such, Franck Cammas and his men have had a drastic change of heart and are now gunning hard northwards, in the wake of the Spanish leader... More

Clipper Round the World Race : Singapore wins Ocean Sprint point

  The ten yachts taking part in this year’s Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race continue to focus their efforts on winning podium positions into New York. Singapore, which is currently in s... More

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Ocean Sprint point to Singapore

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet continue to focus their efforts on winning podium positions into New York.More

Iconic Tommy Bartlett Show celebrates 60 Years of high-energy Waterskiing in Wisconsin Dells

Celebrate 60 years of fast-paced water-ski action with the Tommy Bartlett Show this summer. Jumps and flips; barefooting, wakeboarding and daredevil thrill acts are all part of the family favorite sho... More

OnBoard kids get taste of Olympic spirit

Over 40 OnBoard sailors got a taste of the Olympic spirit on Tuesday (22 May) when they took to the water in Bristol Docks to play a special part in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. The sailors en... More

Volvo Ocean Race : El Telefonica se pone al frente

Después de casi tres jornadas acercándose a Europa, la flota ha trasluchado y apunta esta mañana al nordeste, un rodeo necesario para negociar el sistema de altas presiones que se encuentra entre su p... More

Coutts Quarter Ton Cup 2012 Notice Of Race And Entry Form now online

The eighth edition of the Coutts Quarter Ton Cup revival regatta will be hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Cowes, from Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 June 2012.  The event will bring together Quar... More

Volvo Ocean Race :“Think we have time for a few Dark n’ Stormy’s in Bermuda?” – Rome Kirby

To expand on yesterday’s horse race analogy, this part of the track was like turn 2 – the setup before the backstretch. Well, turn 2 was unkind and we got trampled. We were caught on the o... More

Volvo Oean Race: Telefonica takes top spot as fleet gybes north

Leg 7 had a new frontrunner early on Thursday in the form of overall race leaders Telefónica, who snatched the top spot from French rivals Groupama as the teams were forced to head north to dodge a hi... More

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta - Spectacular sailing in Porto Cervo

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2012 once again opens the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's superyacht racing seasonMore

Double Olympic medallist responds to US Sailing

A double Olympic windsurfing medalist responds to the US Sailing's reasoning for voting to drop the WindsurferMore

AYGP Skipper of the Year Award: All but in the bag for Neil Pryde and Hi Fi...

 Although Neil Pryde and his custom Welbourn 52 Hi Fi have completed their six regatta quota some time ago, they have continued to build on their pointscore, albeit by small increments and deleting th... More

Global Ocean Race : Official Race Partnership agreed between shipping company MSC USA and the GOR

During the brief stopover in Charleston, South Carolina, before the final Leg 5 of the double-handed, Class40 Global Ocean Race (GOR), a partnership was formed between the Mediterranean Shipping Compa... More

New Zealand. 2012 Commodores conference concludes

Over 80 Yacht Clubs had their commodores attend the 2012 Commodores Conference in Auckland on May 19th. Each conference session was facilitated by Yachting New Zealand staff, but was guided for commod... More

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week : Kiwis line up their big guns for South Pacific Trophy defence

Having won the South Pacific Trophy team event in convincing fashion at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week two years ago, the New Zealanders are returning as defenders this year with all guns blazing. Fou... More

Volvo Ocean Race - Puma's Mar Mostro trampled

Volvo Ocean Race, Day 4 of Leg 7. Amory Ross, MCM for Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg, reports on the crew's progressMore

Couple More Places Available in National Youth Match Racing Event

There are still a couple more places available in the national youth match racing event called the Rose Cup, reports DavMore

Delta Lloyd Regatta - Fierce battle on day 2 + Video

Day two of the 2012 Delta Lloyd Regatta got underway with very little wind. As the day progressed, the wind wouldMore

IYRS students to showcase their talent at Launch Day

On Saturday, June 2 2012, students at IYRS will participate in the school's unique graduation ceremony. Instead ofMore

Volvo Ocean Race - Lesson learned for Puma skipper + Video

Volvo Ocean Race Leg 7, day three. Skipper Ken Read reports from on board Puma's Mar Mostro.More

International Laser Class Association elects new president

The International Laser Class Association is pleased to announce that Tracy Usher has been elected as the new ILCAMore

Rolex Volcano Race - Nilaya claims line honours

In the Rolex Volcano Race, Filip Balcaen's 112-ft Supermaxi Nilaya (BEL) claimed line honours following an enthrallingMore

Volvo Ocean Race: Camper slides to the back of the fleet + Video

Camper lost precious miles on Wednesday evening, giving up their southerly positionMore

Global Ocean Race fleet handicapped by light airs

The four Global Ocean Race Class40s have encountered a gaping hole of light wind 260 miles off the coast of the USAMore

Volvo Ocean Race - Telefonica close in on Groupama 4

Whilst Volvo Ocean Race team Groupama 4 is still leading they are having to keep an eye on Telefonica, to leewardMore

WMRT Match Race Germany - Peter Gilmour renews old rivalry

WMRT Match Race Germany - Peter Gilmour used the day's practice session to renew an old rivalry with Karol Jablonski.More

ISAF Kiteboarding Format Trials - US Sailing Statement

ISAF Kiteboarding Format Trials - US Sailing has provided the following Statement on Kiteboarding vs. Windsurfing:More

WMRT Match Race Germany - Yanmar Racing braced for opening action

WMRT Match Race Germany - Yanmar Racing is braced and ready for the opening action on the 2012 Alpari's WMRT.More

Volvo Ocean Race - Balancing act onboard Puma's Mar Mostro

Volvo Ocean Race, Day 3 of Leg 7. Amory Ross, MCM for Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg, reports on the crew's progressMore

Clipper Round the World Race - Battle to win Ocean Sprint point begins

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet continue to battle it out for podium positions.More

l'Hydroptere heads for US in quest for new offshore speed record marks

l'Hydroptere DCNS is ready to leave for Los Angeles where she will attempt her first offshore record.More

Chris-Craft - established in the 19th century - now in the 21st

A highly successful Miami International Boat Show (February) and a solid growth in sales, has Chris-Craft PresidentMore

Delta Lloyd Regatta - Van Schaardenburg dominates Laser class + Video

Dela Lloyd Regatta 2012 first day in Medemblik ended with Rutger van Schaardenburg dominating in the Laser class.More

Delta Lloyd Regatta - Israelis battle for Olympic ticket + Video

Delta Lloyd Regatta - Shahar Zubari and Nimrod Mashiah dominated in the RS:X Class on Tuesday in MedemblikMore

East Coast Championship Series announced

The Offshore Racing Rule Owners Association is proud to announce the inaugural season of the East Coast ChampionshipMore

World Match Racing Tour - Match Race Germany preview

The much anticipated Alpari World Match Racing Tour will get underway at Match Race Germany where all of the pre-seasonMore

Volvo Ocean Race - Fleet click off miles towards Lisbon + Video

In the Volvo Ocean Race, it's all gone a little bit quiet out on the Atlantic race track for the fleet after tropicalMore

Volvo Ocean Race - Winds ease as Groupama's lead narrows + Video

In the Volvo Ocean Race, a semblance of normality returned to the fleet on Tuesday after 24 hours of chaotic actionMore

Rolex Volcano Race - Fleet departs Capri's Marina Piccola

In the Rolex Volcano Race, Capri's Marina Piccola was the setting for the start of the final act which commenced todayMore

Global Ocean Race fleet fight against unreadable weather

The Global Ocean Race fleet are relying on experience, instinct, skill and an element of luck as they head north-eastMore

Volvo Ocean Race - Groupama avoid worst of tropical storm Alberto

Volvo Ocean Race team Groupama 4 is holding onto pole position thanks to an early gybe in the tropical storm AlbertoMore

Etchells Atlantic Championship Series Race 1 at Shelter Island YC

Etchells Atlantic Championship Series 2012 first event was graciously hosted by the Shelter Island Yacht ClubMore

Clipper Round the World Race fleet hampered by inconsistent winds

Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race - It has been an eventful 24 hours for the ten international teamsMore

Volvo Ocean Race; Two days into Leg 7 and race fleet cop a pasting

The Volvo Ocean Race fleet found themselves in survival mode battling their way out of the eye of a violent tropical stoMore

Volvo Ocean Race - Life is wet onboard Puma's Mar Mostro

Volvo Ocean Race, Day 2 of Leg 7. Amory Ross, MCM for Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg, reports on the crew's progressMore

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta covered by ESPN - Air dates announced

During the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta the ESPN crew came down again to cover this world class sailing event.More

Long Beach Race Week preview - Discount entry deadline 4th June

Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week, hosted and organized by the Alamitos Bay and Long Beach Yacht Club, is being held froMore

Search for Coaching Director at top NZ club

Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club is seeking a coaching director to take over training and recruitment programs.More

Volvo Ocean Race - Groupama gybes to perfection

In the Volvo Ocean Race, the North Atlantic is a playing field that Franck Cammas/FRA and Groupama sailing team knowMore

Global Ocean Race fleet report brutal conditions

The four Global Ocean Race Class40s are into the Gulf Stream, following a brutal first 48 hours at seaMore

Ida Lewis Distance Race welcomes back Youth Challenge

The Ida Lewis Distance Race 2012 will be swarming with fresh talent this year as it welcomes back the Youth ChallengeMore

Atlantic Cup Leg 2 - Thrilling finish for GryphonSolo2

Atlantic Cup 2012 - Joe Harris onboard GryphonSolo2 provides a progress update on leg two:More

The Atlantic Cup - Bodacious Dream captures second leg + Video

The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing second leg winner is Jamestown, R.I. Boat No. 118 Bodacious Dream.More

London 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition - Final spots taken

London 2012 Olympics - Netherlands Antilles, Peru and South Africa take the number of nations qualified up to 57More

Rolex Volcano Race Leg 1 - Close run contest

Rolex Volcano Race - Marco Rodolfi's Swan 80 Berenice Bis has claimed leg one which ran some 100-nautical milesMore

Clipper Round the World Race fleet fight against light conditions

Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race - It has been another frustrating 24 hours for the ten international teamsMore

Volvo Ocean Race - Puma leave Miami on a high note + Video

Volvo Ocean Race, Day 1 of Leg 7. Amory Ross, MCM for Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg, reports on the crew's progressMore

Volvo Ocean Race: Gulf Stream conveyor belt whisks fleet towards storm

After a light airs start to Leg 7 yesterday, Groupama sailing team have the lead todayMore

Chicago Match Race Center Spring Invitational - Intense final day

Chicago Match Race Center's Spring Invitational final day was an intense day of match racingMore

Volvo Ocean Race Leg 7 restart images by Leighton O'Conner

Volvo Ocean Race Leg 7 restart images by Leighton O'ConnerMore

Volvo Ocean Race - Puma's Mar Mostro leaves Miami for Leg 7 start

Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 team Puma's Mar Mostro is off across the Atlantic Ocean with the start of Leg 7More

Global Ocean Race - Fleet endures tough reintroduction

The Global Ocean Race fleet's first night at sea was wet and lumpy - proving a tough reintroduction to offshore racingMore

Volvo Ocean Race - Leg 7 starts from Miami as tropical storm looms

The Volvo Ocean Race fleet headed out of Miami and directly towards a tropical storm on Sunday after making a slow startMore
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